TBH Podcast

Two passion merchants discussing JAY-Z , Ja Rule and Verzuz LOUDLY. Listen at your own risk [recorded 22/12/21]@tbhpod @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures 

After a short OVO birthday month hiatus, we're back just in time to discuss Ye's Drink Champs interview, Ed Sheeran addressing Wiley's 'culture vulture claims'. Eboni also changes her mind about J. Cole's AOTY ranking, and we speculate on when Kendrick Lamar is going to drop before 2022. Then we take some time to consider the role social conditioning played in the mass casualty that happened at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival. Thanks for listening! Subscribe, rate and drop us a review on Apple Podcasts if you're enjoying the show and don't forget to use the hashtag #tbhpod to share your thoughts with us.Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod | TikTok: @tbhpodFollow @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures This weeks wheel ups:@ebzworldpeace - Katy B - Under My Skin@dbcxptures - Jvck James - Love in this ClubFollow & like the wheel up playlist - Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg | Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH

This week we're joined by @ruthmab and we @dbcxptures has an axe to grind over the Drake vs Michael Jackson comparisons. We discuss Michaela Cole's historic Emmy win, The Rated Awards and the relevance of award ceremonies in 2021. Channel 4's #BlackToFront campaign and tokenism, Tion Wayne's debut album, and get into the new Matrix trailer and a bunch of tangents in between. If you're enjoying the pod, drop us a rating and review to let us know, we would really appreciate it. You can also use the #TBHPod to share your thoughts on the topics. Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_podFollow @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures @ruthmab This weeks wheel up: Eboni - The Fugees - Ready or Not  Daniel - Tems - Avoid Things Ruth - Eugene Wilde - Got to Get you Home TonightFollow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg

This week we're joined by music promotor MJ (@ruthmjnadi) and discuss Drake's Certified Lover Boy and Kanye West's DONDA, whether Not3s needs a rebrand. We then get into Little Simz and her album; Sometimes I Might be Introvert and what makes an artist a music genius?? If you're enjoying the pod, drop us a rating and review to let us know. You can also use the #TBHPod to share your thoughts on the topics. Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod.Follow @ebzworldpeace @ruthmjnadi This weeks wheel up: Eboni - Little Simz - Fear No Man MJ - Hamza  - Heaven | Venna - Sun, Moon & HerbsFollow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg

We discuss Kanye's DONDA antics and the transitional phases that artists go through in their careers, Dave's new album, Stormzy's transition from underdog to superstar, Nas, Wizkid and more. Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_podWheel Ups: @ebzworldpeace - Fredo ft Potter Payper - 14 @dbcxptures - Omah Lay - UnderstandFollow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOgThanks for listening! If you're enjoying the show don't forget to hit subscribe and drop us a rating. 

This week we discuss DMX's posthumous album and whether the timing was right for its release. A2's recent comments about lack of support from music platforms, complaints about Burna Boy's 'high' ticket prices and a tricky statement made by 9Bills in relation to Drake's impact on the careers of British rappers. If you enjoyed the episode drop us a review and give us a follow. Socials: insta: @tbhpod | twitter: @tbh_pod | @ebzworldpeace | @dbcxptures Wheel Ups: Eboni - Jessie Ware - Please DB Cxptures - DMX ft Snoop Dogg - Take Control Check out and follow our playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg

COLE HIVE LINK UP! We sat down with our guy Highlife Carter to have a honest one about J. Cole now that he's released his sixth studio album the Offseason. We review and rank his projects, talk about when we discovered him, our criticisms, praise, and discuss how we feel about his artistry and career. Tap in with us! (excuse the third mic audio for being dodgy) Socials: IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures @highlifecarter #TBHPod 

Apologies for the delay, this episode was recorded last week and we reminisce about Nicki Minaj and her breakthrough mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty (12:36). Is Cardi B's Invasion of Privacy a classic? (22:48), Tion Wayne & Russ went #1 (32:29). Do artists have a responsibility to speak on social issues (34:13). Highlife Carter joins us, his audio's low for around 5 mins SORRY! (37:30) Then we talk about why some Rappers try to separate themselves from Rap once they get some buzz (44:56), and what happened to artist run labels? (53:47).  Thanks for listening, subscribe, rate and drop us a comment if you're enjoying the show and don't forget to use the hashtag #TBHPodcast to share your thoughts with us. Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod. Follow @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures @highlifecarter This weeks wheel ups:  Eboni - Jorja Smith ft Shaybo - Bussdown  Daniel - Pip Millett ft Ghetts - Running Follow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg

Daniel talks us through his vaccine experience (04:48) Then we discuss the lack of women at Wireless Festival (8:14) and has Nas started to hit his stride? (29:53) H.E.R is finally dropping her debut album (39:27) Then we trade light predictions on J. Cole's upcoming album The Off Season (41:27) We go onto to talk about Kendrick Lamar's absence (44:00) Shelley FKA Dram's album review (45:40) and Little Simz's new single (47:09) Before closing off with our Wheel Ups (50:18) and touch on being cynical fans (55:00). Thanks for listening, subscribe, rate and like if you're enjoying the show and don't forget to use the hashtag #TBHPodcast to share your thoughts with us. Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod This weeks wheel ups: Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - Avelino - Demons // Syd - Missing Out Daniel (@dbcxptures) - Dixson ft India Shawn - Yours // Dixson - KREAM Follow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg

This episode we start off talking about the George Floyd verdict, the passing of DMX & Black Rob (00:00) Then discuss dealing with change and how it affects us and our environments (16:18). We jump into some music and Daniel tells us his issues with Justin Bieber's Justice album (29:29). Moving onto AJ Tracey's new album Flu Game and artists hitting their musical stride (42:26) Then Eboni says A$AP Rocky isn't talked about as an experimental artist because he doesn't act like a nerd (48:29). We play our wheel ups (55:27) and then wrap up the episode with our thoughts on Falcon & the Winter Soldier (01:01:51). Thanks for listening, subscribe, rate and like if you're enjoying the show and don't forget to use the hashtag #TBHPodcast to share your thoughts with us. Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod This weeks wheel ups: Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - iceé tgm - TLC // Lakeyah - Windows Daniel (@dbcxptures) - Shakka ft Goldlink - Solo // Vague Detail - How Does it Feel Follow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg

This week we start off discussing the toxicity that's rampant on the Clubhouse app (0:00), then consider what social media norms and values will look like in 10 years (10:00). We then look at the rise of celebrity culture within Black British spaces and unwarranted comments about Unknown T (22:51). Switching gears, we talk about the Grammy's (38:38) and Eboni & Daniel debate his issue with Megan Thee Stallion (42:04) Could Beyoncé debut a 3 track EP in the top 3 like Drake's Scary Hours 2? (52:32) Daniel talks about Silksonic's upcoming album (55:51) and we look at who's going to drop albums this year (57:55) before closing the episode out touching on Salt Bae, Harry & Meghan and London Nightlife. Thanks for listening, subscribe, rate and like if you're enjoying the show and don't forget to use the hashtag #TBHPodcast to share your thoughts with us. Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - Knucks - Los Pollos Hermanos Daniel (@dbcxptures) - Jorja Smith - Addicted Follow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod

We kick things off this week with Daniel discussing the curation accuracy of Spotify's Discover Weekly and take a trip down memory lane as Eboni revisits 50 Cent's The Massacre album on it's 15th Anniversary (1:16) Why does every generation think they're the gatekeepers of music taste? (8:16) We review Ghetts' new album Conflict of Interest (15:35) and get into why The Weeknd paid millions out of his own pocket for the Superbowl (23:34) That leads us to talk about concert production and ask who had the better tour; Travis Scott's Astroworld or JAY Z & Kanye West's WTT tour (25:50) Will virtual performances encourage more people to attend concerts? (31:00) Daniel's finally watched WandaVision so we talk about it ahead of the finale (36:46) Why have DC Comics not patterned up? (39:02) Then we have a lil TV show & movie rundown (40:18) Before looking at the Royal Family being shook ones (45:37) As well as trying to figure out what Dr Umar and some Black Americans have against Black Brits (47:22) Plus how big is the gap between UK & U.S. music quality music quality really? (52:28) We play our Wheel Ups (56:37) and realise we need a history lesson on Judas & The Black Messiah so we pivot and talk about the Nike Vice President having to resign at the hands of clout chasing (1:01:13) We cap off with talking about Bobby Shmurda's return (1:08:58) and lastly Instagram temporarily removed likes but are likes still important? (1:10:07). Thanks for listening, subscribe, rate and like if you're enjoying the show and don't forget to use the hashtag #TBHPodcast to share your thoughts with us. Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - 50 Cent - A Baltimore Love Thing Daniel (@dbcxptures) - Flozigg - July Follow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod

We jump back in and discuss Chip's new release Snakes & Ladders, and ask whether the music suffers when an artist is transitioning into 'Popstar'. What artist could you take 20 songs from? And Eboni gets into watching Disney+ show WandaVision. Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - Brent Faiyaz ft Tyler the Creator - Gravity Daniel (@dbcxptures) - Shakka - When You Pull Up Follow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod - Use the hashtag #TBHPodcast and like, subscribe and drop us a rating.

We discuss Ivorian Doll's thread regarding her current partnership deal with Oliver Ashley that has gone sour. Has social media skewed our perception of what the early stages of an artists career should look like? Atlantic Records signed Munya Chawawa's persona Unknown P and Daniel questions the purpose of it. Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - DaniLeigh - Last Night Daniel (@dbcxptures) - Davido - Heaven Follow & like the playlist - Apple Music: apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify spoti.fi/35fIhOg Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod Use the hashtag #TBHPodcast and drop us a rating or sub if you're enjoying the show.

This episode we lightly discuss Jay Z's discography, the potential of new social media app Clubhouse and whether we'd take the Covid-19 vaccine to attend a concert. As well as Wizkid and Davido's new albums and when is it okay for an album to 'sound the same'? We didn't get a chance to do our Wheel Ups this week but here's what they would have been. Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - DBE - We Won // Lancey Foux - Rio Freestyle Daniel (@dbcxptures) - Wizkid Ft Temz - Essence Follow & like the playlist - Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify https://spoti.fi/35fIhOg Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod Use the hashtag #TBHPodcast and drop us a rating or sub if you're enjoying the show.

This is a very quick episode, we mainly discuss the ongoing situation between Chip and Stormzy following the two light diss tracks Chip dropped. We also touch briefly on Ivorian Doll's Daily Duppy and the clout chasing that followed asking the question 'why does everybody want to rap?' as well as making an observation of how social media was appeared to be giving anti black/colourist energy specifically to Abigal and her response to IVD. Wheel Ups: Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) - Masego ft Shenseea - Silver Tongue Devil Daniel (@dbcxptures) - Headie One Ft Young T & Bugsey - Princess Cuts Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod Wheel Up 2020 playlist - Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify https://spoti.fi/35fIhOg

Daniel tells us about his personal problem with Kanye West's recent tweets, Channel U is returning, What is Tory Lanez's problem and why are people so enthusiastic about defending him? Why were people upset about the FIFA21 soundtrack and more gets discussed. Wheel Ups Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) | Ill Blu ft M24 & Unknown T - Dumpa Daniel (@dbcxptures) | Emanuel - Need You (Remix) Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod Wheel Up 2020 playlist - Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify https://spoti.fi/35fIhOg

We took a big L and lost the original recording but we move, so here's the re-record and meaning behind the episode name this week. Topics: Is Stormzy The King of Grime, is this even fair to say? Can you ever truly separate the artist from the art? Britains got racists! Cardi's taking her WAP and putting all Offset's shit in the box to the left + more. Wheel Ups Daniel (@dbcxptures) | Usher - Bad Habits Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) | Knucks - Your Worth Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod Wheel Up 2020 playlist - Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify https://spoti.fi/35fIhOg

We're finally back in the studio and free from Zoom! We discuss the untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman and the detached state of social media, Nines' getting a number 1, the shortcomings of Big Sean's new album Detroit 2 as well as how great video concepts can change how you feel about a song plus more. Wheel Ups: Eboni (@ebzworldpeace)| Nao ft Lianne La Havas - Woman Daniel (@dbcxptures)| Robert Glasper ft H.e.r & Meshell Ndegeocello- Better Than I Imagined Socials - IG: @tbhpod | Twitter: @tbh_pod Wheel Up 2020 playlist - Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Zf7btH | Spotify https://spoti.fi/35fIhOg

This is a quick one! We discuss NSG getting snubbed by the Rated Awards, miscommunication between J. Cole & Noname, Meek Mill's been accused of having ghostwriters, #BlackPoundDay and why No Signal radio deserve everyone's support. #TBHPodcast @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures Subscribe, rate and follow the show.

We finally figured out how to record and keep the audio crisp but so much has happened since the last episode. So we get right to discussing the response to the murder George Floyd and Belly Mujinga here in the UK. Along with some playful speculation around Stormzy's and Chip's recent subliminal's and Timberland vs Neptunes. Plus Daniel asks whether there's been any prolific spitters in the UK over the last few years. Wheel Ups: Eboni: Ling Hussle - Deep End | Daniel: Gaidaa - Falling Higher Like, Subscribe & Rate us on Apple, Spotify & Soundcloud etc #TBHPodcast @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures

This week we discuss Jhene Aiko's new album, and the critiques around R&B singers today. Work Baes and whether older generations have much to prove in today's climate. J Hus, Eminem and Daniel gives us a review of Sir's recent headline show. Wheel Ups: Ojerime - Whiskey Demo, Ragz Originale - Tell Me Lies, Lylo Gold - Ride, Burna Boy - Odogwu @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures #TBHPodcast like, follow, subscribe!

It's been one of those crazy weeks with Stormzy & Wiley go back to back with war dubs. Meghan & Harry called it quits and announced that they would be stepping back as 'senior members' of the Royal Family. Daniel explains why he thinks you're bad vibes if you don't like Justin Bieber's latest release. #TBHPodcast @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures Wheel Ups: Don Toliver - No Idea | Brent Faiyaz - Rehab (Winter in Paris)

Disclaimer: We got cut short so we didn't get to cover everything we planned. So on the last episode of the year, we recap the decade and discuss some of our favourite projects, moments and artists. As well as talking about Drake vs Afrobeats and the week in music. #TBHPodcast @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures No wheel ups cos we got cut short but what would have been picked: Roddy Rich – The Box | Don Toliver – No Idea

This week we discuss a bunch of things from overrated artists like Lizzo, Stormzy's new album Kaytranada amongst others. Touch on 2019 as a whole for music and sound off about Spotify vs Apple Music. #TBHPodcast @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures Wheel Up: Kaytranada's Freefall | Alicai Harley - Tek it to Dem

Let's play a game whoever can count how many times Daniel says "Versatile" and 'Flow' this episode gets a free photoshoot. Wheel Ups: Kojey Radical - 2020 | Wretch 32 - Spin Around #TBHPodcast @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures

Daniel aka dbcxptures details everything that led up to his life changing moment at Afronation, what it's been like since and how he's dealing with it all. Wheel Ups: Jorja Smith ft Burna Boy - Be Honest | WSTRN - Night & Day #TBHPodcast @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures

On this week's episode of the #TBHPodcast we talk about Stormzy's historic headlining performance at Glastonbury Festival. The madness that's happened over in Belgium w/ VestiVille Festival. Youngs Teflon's new EPs, Daniel Caesar & Goldlink's new albums and NSG Vs Afronation. Wheel Up Picks: Daniel Caesar - CYINDE | Goldlink - Cokewhite ft Pusha T #TBHPodcast @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures

This episode we discuss the inaugural The Ends Festival and what it means to the community. Along with the 180 that everyone's taken on their Ramz hate, the creative struggle with ideas. As well as Ari Lennox, Mo Stack and some other bits and pieces. #TBHPodcast @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures Wheel Up Picks: Ari Lennox - Broke ft JID | Miraa May - FWM

This week discuss the suspicions around Afronation Festival, Lion King, J Hus' Return and the untimely demise of the late great Nipsey Hussle. #TBHPodcast @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures Wheel Up Picks: Kaleem Taylor - Not Alone | S Wavey ft Ghetts & Ryan De Le Cruz - Player

We discuss Etta Bond's debut album 'He's Not Mine', Daniel getting attacked by Solange naysayers. Blonde vs Channel Orange. A2's new music, Big Narstie's Bafta Nomination and much more. #TBHPodcast @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures Wheel Up Picks: Koffee - Rapture | IAMDDB - Diary Entries.

After a few blips and lost episodes. We discuss the tragic passing of Cadet. The Grammys, fraudulent A&Rs and R&B in the UK. There's a new segment called 'The Wheel Up' so press play and join the conversation using #TBHPodcast #RIPCadet @ebzworldpeace @dbcxptures

Eboni (@ebzworldpeace) & Daniel (@dbcxptures) discuss 2018 and which artists had a great year, viral music, the importance of performance and more. Music by @kwesibeats